Cinema Club: A Learning Space Through Short Films for Children, Teens, and Adults
Sanggar Sinema is an educational program by Minikino, designed as a creative space where the experience of watching short films is transformed into various forms of expression and storytelling. Each week, participants are invited to watch films, engage in discussions, draw, write poems or stories, and explore other forms of creativity. With a small class size (5–15 participants), every child, teen, and adult has the opportunity to experiment, work individually or in groups, and discover their own way of interpreting and shaping stories.
Cinema Club Schedule: December 2025 – January 2026
Location:
MASH Denpasar
jalan pulau Madura nomor 5, Denpasar-80113
Language of Instruction: Indonesian
(For requests regarding English-language sessions, please contact us via WhatsApp.)
Class Schedule by Age Group
AGES 9-12
| Day, Date | Time | Description | Output |
| Saturday, 13 December 2025 | 13:00-15:00 WITA | Participants identify the story in a short film through light discussion, then take inspiration from the film to create drawings | Discussion, Drawing |
| Saturday, 20 December 2025 | Participants learn the basic principles of animation by creating repeated images for a Zoetrope, understanding how still pictures can turn into movement | Discussion, Zoetrope Drawing | |
| Saturday, 27 December 2025 | Participants imagine and write their own film characters, recognizing each character’s traits, goals, and feelings | Discussion, Character Writing | |
| Saturday, 3 January 2026 | 13:00-15:00 WITA | Participants learn to create story settings and environments that support the characters and the storyline | Discussion, Setting Writing |
| Saturday, 10 January 2026 | Participants are introduced to basic image projection principles through the Magic Lantern and create simple visuals to be projected | Discussion, Magic Lantern | |
| Saturday, 17 January 2026 | Participants continue exploring the Magic Lantern while developing their own short stories | Discussion, Magic Lantern, Story Development |
AGES 13-15
| Day, Date | Time | Description | Output |
| Saturday, 13 December 2025 | 16:00-18:00 WITA | Participants identify the story in a short film through guided discussion, then transform the film’s mood or ideas into drawings | Discussion, Drawing |
| Saturday, 20 December 2025 | Participants learn the foundational concept of animation by creating repeated drawings for a Zoetrope, discovering how movement emerges from a sequence of images | Discussion, Zoetrope Drawing | |
| Saturday, 27 December 2025 | Participants develop film characters by exploring traits, goals, emotions, motivations, conflicts, and relationships between characters | Discussion, Character Writing | |
| Saturday, 3 January 2026 | 16:00-18:00 WITA | Through film analysis, participants build their world-building skills and write settings that support the characters’ dynamics | Discussion, Setting Writing |
| Saturday, 10 January 2026 | Participants explore image projection using the Magic Lantern and practice turning story ideas into visual sequences or more complete narratives | Discussion, Magic Lantern, Story Development | |
| Saturday, 17 January 2026 | Participants learn to conduct simple film reviews by identifying themes, visual techniques, and personal responses in a structured way | Discussion, Film Review |
AGES 21+
| Day, Date | Time | Description | Output |
| Saturday, 20 December 2025 | 19:30-21:30 WITA | Participants observe a short film as a prompt for conversation and express their responses through drawings and visual notes | Discussion, Drawing |
| Saturday, 27 December 2025 | Participants explore the Magic Lantern as a storytelling medium and develop personal narrative ideas inspired by their viewing experience | Discussion, Magic Lantern, Story Development | |
| Saturday, 3 January 2026 | Participants practice reading films critically, composing short reviews, and discussing the technical and narrative elements that shape the viewing experience | Discussion, Film Review |
Cost per session:
- Rp40.000/session for ages 9-12
- Rp60.000/session for ages 13-21+
Get the 10% discount payment for the 3-session package
How to register:
- Please prepare the following information before registering:
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- Parent/Guardian Information – for participants under 13 years of age
- Participant information (name, age)
- Info on the selected day or package session pick up
- Register by contacting WhatsApp Minikino Hotline: +62 878-5368-6813 (text only)
- After the information is complete, Minikino hotline team will provide the total cost and payment information.
Who is Cinema Club For?
This program is designed for:
- Children and teens who are curious about the world of film, especially short films.
- Those who enjoy storytelling and want to learn how to understand stories through audiovisual works.
- Participants who wish to build confidence and learn to articulate their thoughts, whether through public speaking or through exploring various art forms (drawing, collage, writing, poetry, and more).
- Children and teens who are just beginning to explore films, as well as those who already enjoy watching them.
No technical skills are required. All that’s needed is curiosity, openness, and the spirit to learn through play and exploration.
Who Leads and Facilitates Cinema Club?
Edo Wulia
A multidisciplinary artist, musician, and graphic designer with over 30 years of experience. Since 2003, he has been actively involved with Minikino as a facilitator, program designer, and contributor to numerous film literacy initiatives. He has extensive experience working with children and teens in arts and educational activities.
Fransiska Prihadi
An architect and short-film curator/programmer who also serves as Minikino’s Program Director. She has been a jury member, mentor, and guest speaker at various international film festivals. Her particular interest lies in developing film literacy as an educational tool for children and young people.
I Made Suarbawa
A short film activist, writer, and producer with more than a decade of experience running traveling screenings in villages across Bali. He has guided children and teens in numerous film workshops, using an approach that is grounded, accessible, and empowering.
Saffira Nusadewi
A creative facilitator with a focus on media literacy for children and teens. She has experience designing activities based on stories, images, and films for a wide range of age groups. She is actively involved in supporting Minikino’s educational programs.